1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 30 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 388 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Volare | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Plymouth | TVR |
| Model | Volare | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
