1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1983 Volvo 760 is newer by 8 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 Volvo 760.
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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Volare | 760 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
