1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 212 kg more than 1977 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, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Volare | 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Plymouth | De Tomaso |
| Model | Volare | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
