1977 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 628 | Volare |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |