2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 28 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 740 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Punto | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
