2007 Opel Vivaro vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Opel Vivaro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 62 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Vivaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 2007 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vivaro | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Vivaro | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
