1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1976 Renault 4
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 4 would be higher. 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 73 more horse power than 1976 Renault 4. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 955 kg more than 1976 Renault 4. 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 1976 Renault 4. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1976 Renault 4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Trail Duster | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |