1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Fiat Uno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Uno | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
