2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare

To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 27 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.

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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ascari Ecosse 1975 Plymouth Volare
Make Ascari Plymouth
Model Ecosse Volare
Year Released 2002 1975
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4722 cc 5210 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 396 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 333 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1247 kg 1542 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1410 mm


 

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