1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 33 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, 2008 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 370 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.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2008 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Plymouth | Opel |
| Model | Volare | Antara |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
