1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1997 Citroen Xsara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 721 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xsara | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | Xsara | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1099 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
