1953 Plymouth Cambridge vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 70 kg more than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Cambridge | Volare |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3569 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
