1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 35 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Plymouth Volare is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Plymouth | Seat |
Model | Volare | Exeo |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2642 mm |