2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 780 kg more than 1975 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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Patrol | Volare |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |
