1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 425 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2000 Tata Safari | |
Make | Plymouth | Tata |
Model | Trail Duster | Safari |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |