1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 455 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.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Volare | 535 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2969 mm |
