1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 163 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Plymouth |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
