1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 700 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
Model | Volare | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |