1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1983 Renault Rodeo
To start off, 1983 Renault Rodeo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 74 more horse power than 1983 Renault Rodeo. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 895 kg more than 1983 Renault Rodeo. 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 1983 Renault Rodeo. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault Rodeo. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1983 Renault Rodeo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Trail Duster | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 75 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 | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
