2004 Opel Zafira vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2004 Opel Zafira is newer by 26 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, 2004 Opel Zafira (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Zafira. 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, 2004 Opel Zafira (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Zafira | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
