2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 28 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, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 535 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lada Kalina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Lada | Plymouth |
| Model | Kalina | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
