1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra 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 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 19 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 566 kg more than 2010 Nissan Micra. 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 2010 Nissan Micra. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | Trail Duster | Micra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
