1994 BMW M5 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 20 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 34 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW M5. 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 (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | M5 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
