1994 BMW M5 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 19 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 266 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | M5 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
