2008 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 525 | Volare |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |