1965 Abarth OT vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 890 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Abarth OT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Abarth | Plymouth |
| Model | OT | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
