2005 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 530 | Volare |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |