1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Camaro | Volare |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
