1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT 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 21 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 635 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | GT | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2700 mm |