1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1961 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 945 kg more than 1961 Steyr 700C. 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 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 1961 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Plymouth | Steyr |
| Model | Volare | 700C |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1950 mm |
