2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 790 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Volare |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |