1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 73 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.
Because 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2659 mm |
