1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2010 Mazda Tribute 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mazda |
| Model | Volare | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
