1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Volare | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
