2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 319 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 307 | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Peugeot | Plymouth |
| Model | 307 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
