1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Camaro and 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Camaro | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |