1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1969 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph TR6 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 335 kg more than 1969 Triumph TR6.
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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph TR6. (223 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 1969 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Volare | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
