1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 14 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (124 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 410 kg more than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
| Model | Cutlass | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
