1970 Opel GT vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel GT | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | GT | Volare |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1100 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |