1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Trail Duster | X5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2934 mm |
