1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Volare | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
