1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 670 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Volare | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
