1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 2 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 730 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
