1982 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 38 kg more than 1989 Toyota Cressida.
Because 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Cressida. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Trail Duster | Cressida |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |