1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Caprice | Volare |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |