1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 30 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, 2008 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 270 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.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Plymouth | Saturn |
Model | Volare | Sky |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |