1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 655 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 1300 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
