1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 18 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 545 kg more than 1975 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Roadmaster | Volare |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
