1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 30 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, 2009 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga.

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, 2009 Kia Venga, 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.

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