1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 35 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928.
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 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Volare | 928 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |