1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 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) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 645 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 124 | Volare |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 174 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |