1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius is newer by 35 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Because 1975 Plymouth Volare is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | Prius |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
