1974 Citroen CX 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 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX 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 5 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | CX | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |