1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 295 kg more than 1951 Tatra T600. 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 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Plymouth Volare | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Plymouth | Tatra |
Model | Volare | T600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |