2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 32 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, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 326 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 400 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, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Alpina | Volare |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
