1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 37 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, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 51 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Volare | Accord |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2741 mm |