1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 36 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1095 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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Volare | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3820 mm |
