1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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 43 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Corvette | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
