1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 96 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
| Model | Volare | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
