1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, both 1979 Peugeot 505 and 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Peugeot 505. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Peugeot 505 | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Peugeot | Plymouth |
Model | 505 | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |