2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 645 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Volare |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2870 mm |