1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 37 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 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 295 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 125. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Trail Duster | 125 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
