1991 Fiat Panda vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1991 Fiat Panda is newer by 15 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 855 kg more than 1991 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Panda | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Panda | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2700 mm |
