1995 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 330 | Volare |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |