1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | 146 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
