1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 481 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Turbo | Volare |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
