1981 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 32 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, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander (292 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Trail Duster | Outlander |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
