1980 Lada 1200 vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1980 Lada 1200 is newer by 2 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lada 1200. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 1200 | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Lada | Plymouth |
| Model | 1200 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
