1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cherry is newer by 1 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Cherry | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
