1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Trail Duster | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2210 mm |
