1975 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Trail Duster | 325 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
