1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola. (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Nuvola | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
