1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Trail Duster | 328 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
