1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 627 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Volare | 356 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2110 mm |