1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2000 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2000 Honda S-MX is newer by 22 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, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX 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 285 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2000 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Trail Duster | S-MX |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |