1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 TVR 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 TVR 1600 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 TVR 1600. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 569 kg more than 1972 TVR 1600. 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 (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR 1600. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Plymouth | TVR |
| Model | Volare | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
