1969 Opel GT vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT 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 108 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel GT | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | GT | Volare |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1100 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |