1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 685 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Volare |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |
