1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2003 Subaru Baja is newer by 27 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, 2003 Subaru Baja (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Baja weights approximately 95 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Volare | Baja |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
