1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1984 Renault Espace
To start off, 1984 Renault Espace is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault Espace (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault Espace 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 445 kg more than 1984 Renault Espace.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Renault Espace. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Espace. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1984 Renault Espace | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Trail Duster | Espace |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |