1947 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1947 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1947 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Buick 40 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Buick 40 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | 40 | Volare |
Year Released | 1947 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1595 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |