1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1989 Rover Montego is newer by 13 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 408 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
Because 1976 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 1976 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego, 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Montego. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Volare | Montego |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
