1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 127 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 (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 840 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. 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 Fiat 127. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 127 | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 127 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1047 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
