1984 Lancia Trevi vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1984 Lancia Trevi is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. 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 117 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 705 kg more than 1984 Lancia Trevi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Trevi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Trevi | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Trevi | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
