2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 772 kg more than 1976 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Tahoe | Volare |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
