1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1993 Porsche 928

To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 65 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Plymouth Volare 1993 Porsche 928
Make Plymouth Porsche
Model Volare 928
Year Released 1975 1993
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3687 cc 4662 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2510 mm


 

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