1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 38 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 285 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Plymouth | BMW |
Model | Volare | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |