1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | Rally Raid | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
