1966 Audi Variant vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Audi Variant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Audi Variant. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1966 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 545 kg more than 1966 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Audi Variant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Audi Variant. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Audi Variant | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | Variant | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
