2008 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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, 2008 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Civic | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
