1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1969 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph TR6 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 412 kg more than 1969 Triumph TR6.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph TR6. (223 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 1969 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Volare | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2240 mm |
