1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1976 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 Reliant Scimitar.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1976 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Plymouth | Reliant |
| Model | Trail Duster | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
