1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 590 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Volare | 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
Model | Volare | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |