1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Volare | M6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2781 mm |
