1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2008 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Swift 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Swift is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Swift will offer significantly more control. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Volare | 2008 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Volare | Swift |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2390 mm |
