1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Volare | 66 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
