1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Trail Duster | Megane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
