2005 BMW 325 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 31 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, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 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 275 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (313 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 325 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
