1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster and 1974 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 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 920 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Porsche 911. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Trail Duster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
