1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 TVR Vixen. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1968 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 855 kg more than 1968 TVR Vixen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Plymouth | TVR |
| Model | Trail Duster | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
