1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 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 80 kg more than 2010 BMW 328.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 328. 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 (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Trail Duster | 328 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
