1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster

To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 16 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 8 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 324 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 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 1990 Buick LeSabre. 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 (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Buick LeSabre 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
Make Buick Plymouth
Model LeSabre Trail Duster
Year Released 1990 1974
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 165 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2700 mm


 

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