1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster and 1979 Reliant SE6 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 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 365 kg more than 1979 Reliant SE6.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Reliant SE6. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Plymouth | Reliant |
Model | Trail Duster | SE6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |