1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Volare | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Plymouth | Rover |
Model | Volare | P5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |