1977 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, both 1977 BMW 520 and 1977 Plymouth Volare were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 520 | Volare |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |