2005 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 330 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1820 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 |
