1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 14 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 266 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | Esprit | Volare |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
