1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, both 1977 Alpine A 110 and 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 885 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Alpine | Plymouth |
Model | A 110 | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2700 mm |