1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Riviera | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |