1975 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo P 1800 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 495 kg more than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
Because 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Volvo P 1800. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Trail Duster | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
