1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1992 Plymouth Laser
To start off, 1992 Plymouth Laser is newer by 12 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1992 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 465 kg more than 1992 Plymouth Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Plymouth Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1992 Plymouth Laser | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Trail Duster | Laser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
