1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1999 Renault Scenic
To start off, 1999 Renault Scenic is newer by 21 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, 1999 Renault Scenic (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Scenic 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 130 kg more than 1999 Renault Scenic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Renault Scenic (260 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1999 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Trail Duster | Scenic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
