1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 19 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1978 Plymouth Volare is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Volare | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2640 mm |
