1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1991 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1991 Venturi Coupe is newer by 12 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, 1991 Venturi Coupe (256 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 180 kg more than 1991 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1991 Venturi Coupe (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Volare | 1991 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Plymouth | Venturi |
Model | Volare | Coupe |
Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |