1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2001 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 22 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 44 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 595 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2001 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
| Model | Trail Duster | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
