1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 685 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Accord. 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Trail Duster | Accord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |