1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1997 Opel Frontera 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 29 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 181 kg more than 1997 Opel Frontera. 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Frontera. (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Opel Frontera | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Frontera | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |