1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Dodge Charger. 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Charger | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
