1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 78 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2010 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
Model | Volare | Sentra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2685 mm |