1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Volare | 928 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
