2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 31 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 363 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Jeep | Plymouth |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
