1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 90 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Plymouth | Holden |
Model | Volare | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |