1996 Nissan President vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 22 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, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 90 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.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan President. 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan President | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | President | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |