1976 Nissan Skyline vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 320 kg more than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Skyline | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Skyline | Volare |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
