1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 348 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Trail Duster | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 238 Nm | 193 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1445 mm |