2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 680 kg more than 2009 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Volare |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |