2001 Nissan AXY vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster

To start off, 2001 Nissan AXY is newer by 23 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan AXY should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan AXY weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan AXY. 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (314 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan AXY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.

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