1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 38 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 13 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trail Duster | CC |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2708 mm |
