2001 Kia Sportage vs. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2001 Kia Sportage is newer by 20 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, 2001 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Sportage 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 158 kg more than 2001 Kia Sportage.
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, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Sportage | 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sportage | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
