1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 35 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 20 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.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ferrari |
| Model | Volare | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2649 mm |
