1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 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 745 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Navajo | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
