1994 Plymouth Breeze vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 545 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Breeze | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Breeze | SP |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
