2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Titan | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | Titan | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2700 mm |