1987 Honda Legend vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 285 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Legend | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Legend | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |