1975 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Trail Duster | 159 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
