1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 22 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 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 237 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Volare | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ascari |
| Model | Volare | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
