2007 Maserati GT vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GT weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GT | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
| Model | GT | Volare |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
