2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 392 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Alpina | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
