1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 850 | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2700 mm |