1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Volare | 120 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
