1964 Autobianchi Primula vs. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Autobianchi Primula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Autobianchi Primula 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 45 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Primula. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Primula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 817 kg more than 1964 Autobianchi Primula. 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 1964 Autobianchi Primula. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Primula. (95 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Primula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Autobianchi Primula | 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Plymouth |
| Model | Primula | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
