1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 32 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 845 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.
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, 2010 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 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 | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Audi |
| Model | Trail Duster | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3002 mm |
