1967 Monteverdi 375 vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi 375.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Monteverdi 375. 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, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Monteverdi 375 | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Plymouth |
| Model | 375 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
