1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo 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 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo.
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, 2010 Seat Exeo, 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Volare | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2642 mm |
