1994 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 328 kg more than 1994 BMW 316.
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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 316 | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 316 | Volare |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |