1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2001 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2001 Toyota Soarer 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 2001 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2001 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2001 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Trail Duster | Soarer |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |