2003 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 575 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. 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 (380 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (315 Nm). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lancia Fulvia | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Fulvia | Volare |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |