1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 565 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Plymouth Volare | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Volare | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |