2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 31 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
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 (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Panda | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |