1981 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 485 kg more than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Because 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Volvo 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Trail Duster | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
