1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1986 Subaru 1.8
To start off, 1986 Subaru 1.8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru 1.8 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru 1.8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 485 kg more than 1986 Subaru 1.8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru 1.8. (197 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1986 Subaru 1.8 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Trail Duster | 1.8 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
