1992 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 525 | Volare |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |