1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2007 Proton Arena
To start off, 2007 Proton Arena is newer by 29 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 14 more horse power than 2007 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 Proton Arena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Arena. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2007 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Plymouth | Proton |
| Model | Trail Duster | Arena |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
