1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1965 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 445 kg more than 1965 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1965 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Trail Duster | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
