1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 482 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Tempra | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |