1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando is newer by 25 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 386 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.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Plymouth | SsangYong |
| Model | Volare | Korando |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
