1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 615 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Volare | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Volare | 535 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| 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 | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3066 mm |
