1987 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1987 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 500 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Accord | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
