1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. Both 1968 Dodge Polara and 1975 Plymouth Volare are equipped with a 5,210 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 62 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Polara | Volare |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
