1994 BMW 518 vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 16 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, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 325 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 518 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
