1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 641 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar XJR-11. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XJR-11 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1890 mm |
