1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1991 Tatra T613
To start off, 1991 Tatra T613 is newer by 11 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, 1991 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Tatra T613 weights approximately 205 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, 1991 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Volare | 1991 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Tatra |
| Model | Volare | T613 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2990 mm |
