1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 219 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
Model | V8 Volante | Volare |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |