1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sparky is newer by 25 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 22 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Sparky |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
