2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 255 kg more than 1976 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Discovery | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4553 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |