1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
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 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Impala | Volare |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |