1982 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1990 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra 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 58 kg more than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Because 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Supra. 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Supra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
