1954 DKW Coupe vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 736 kg more than 1954 DKW Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 DKW Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Coupe | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | DKW | Plymouth |
| Model | Coupe | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
