1972 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 519 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 124 | Volare |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |