1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2012 Acura RDX
To start off, 2012 Acura RDX is newer by 34 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, 2012 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura RDX weights approximately 298 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.
Because 2012 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura RDX 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, 2012 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Volare | 2012 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Plymouth | Acura |
| Model | Volare | RDX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2649 mm |
