2005 Acura CL vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 26 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, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL 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 35 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. 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, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Acura | Plymouth |
| Model | CL | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
