1984 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 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 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 BMW 628.
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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 628 | Volare |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |