1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 15 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane 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 135 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Renault Safrane. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Trail Duster | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
