1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Volare | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Volare | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2420 mm |
