1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 21 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, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis 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 155 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avensis. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
