1985 Lamborghini LM vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini LM is newer by 11 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, 1985 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 965 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.
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, 1985 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini LM | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Plymouth |
| Model | LM | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2700 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
