1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 300 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Volare | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |