1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown. 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Volare | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
