1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2013 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2013 Nissan Rogue is newer by 35 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, 2013 Nissan Rogue (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Rogue 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 105 kg more than 2013 Nissan Rogue.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Rogue. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2013 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
Model | Trail Duster | Rogue |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4655 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |