1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 28 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 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1020 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Volare | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 6090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3580 mm |
