1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark.
Because 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Skylark | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
