2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 29 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, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 585 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Equinox | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
