1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster and 1979 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 Porsche 928.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Trail Duster | 928 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
