1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 300 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Because 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Prelude | 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Prelude | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |