2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 405 kg more than 1977 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Discovery | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
