1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 34 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 470 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
Model | Volare | TR7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2170 mm |