2003 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 28 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 242 kg more than 2003 BMW 318. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 318 | Volare |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |