1994 Honda Today vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 15 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 905 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Today | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
