1982 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1982 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster and 1982 Vauxhall Astra 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 49 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 775 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1982 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
| Model | Trail Duster | Astra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
