1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 775 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Giulietta | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |