1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 25 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 618 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Volare | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
| Model | Volare | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2340 mm |
