2000 Audi S8 vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2000 Audi S8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Audi S8 (583 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | S8 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
