1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1979 Skoda L
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Skoda L 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 64 more horse power than 1979 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1979 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 790 kg more than 1979 Skoda L. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1979 Skoda L | |
| Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
| Model | Trail Duster | L |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
