1963 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 575 kg more than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat Cabriolet | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Cabriolet | Volare |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |