1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 7 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Volare | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 431 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
