1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster 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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Corvette | Volare |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 333 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |