1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
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 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Volare | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2416 mm |
