1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1976 Datsun 280Z
To start off, both 1976 Plymouth Volare and 1976 Datsun 280Z were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Datsun 280Z should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 265 kg more than 1976 Datsun 280Z.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun 280Z. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun 280Z.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Plymouth Volare | 1976 Datsun 280Z | |
Make | Plymouth | Datsun |
Model | Volare | 280Z |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2304 mm |