1968 Nissan Gloria 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 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 279 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Nissan Gloria 1975 Plymouth Volare
Make Nissan Plymouth
Model Gloria Volare
Year Released 1968 1975
Engine Size 1988 cc 5898 cc
Horse Power 89 HP 174 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1296 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2760 mm


 

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