2009 BMW 550 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 33 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 550 1976 Plymouth Volare
Make BMW Plymouth
Model 550 Volare
Year Released 2009 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 3687 cc
Horse Power 362 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 491 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 117.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2870 mm


 

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