1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona 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 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Volare | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Volare | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |