1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Plymouth Volare | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Plymouth | Smart |
Model | Volare | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |