1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 26 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 182 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 1979 Plymouth Volare is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Volare | V70 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
