1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Volare | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2355 mm |