1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. Both 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster and 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster are equipped with a 3,678 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Trail Duster | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
