1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 935 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Volare | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |