1981 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 345 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Trail Duster | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
