1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Volare | Equator |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3200 mm |
