1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Volare | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Plymouth | Holden |
| Model | Volare | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
