1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, both 1976 Chevrolet Camaro and 1976 Plymouth Volare were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Camaro | Volare |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
