1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 32 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Plymouth | Ferrari |
Model | Volare | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2649 mm |