1974 NSU 1000 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, both 1974 NSU 1000 and 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1974 NSU 1000. 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 1974 NSU 1000. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 NSU 1000 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | NSU | Plymouth |
| Model | 1000 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
