1986 BMW M5 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 11 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 56 kg more than 1986 BMW M5.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M5. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M5 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | M5 | Volare |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |