1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 130 and 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 130 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
