1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 33 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 746 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Volare | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Plymouth | GMC |
Model | Volare | Savana |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3429 mm |