2009 BMW 120 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 34 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 5 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.
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 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 120 | Volare |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
