1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 450 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 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
