1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 31 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, 2010 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M 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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Plymouth | Infiniti |
| Model | Volare | M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2901 mm |
