1986 Honda Accord vs. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1986 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Honda Accord. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 540 kg more than 1986 Honda Accord. 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 1986 Honda Accord. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Accord. (156 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Accord | 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Accord | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1954 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |