1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 34 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 67 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Plymouth | Jeep |
Model | Volare | Commander |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |