1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 285 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Trail Duster | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
