1986 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 135 kg more than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | 300 ZX | Volare |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
