1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 104 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | Volare | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
