1974 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 585 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | Touring | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |