2004 Audi A8 vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2004 Audi A8 is newer by 29 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 215 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.
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, 2004 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A8 | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A8 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
