1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 613 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Italdesign Nazca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Italdesign | Plymouth |
| Model | Nazca | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
