1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird

To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 147 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Plymouth Volare 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Make Plymouth Plymouth
Model Volare Superbird
Year Released 1975 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5210 cc 6982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 138 HP 0 HP
Torque 333 Nm 665 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1667 kg
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2930 mm


 

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