1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 32 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Trail Duster | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
