2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 30 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1033 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Silverado | Volare |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2760 mm |
