1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1999 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1999 Skoda Octavia is newer by 20 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 7 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 415 kg more than 1999 Skoda Octavia. 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 1999 Skoda Octavia. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1999 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
Model | Trail Duster | Octavia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |