1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 21 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Volare | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Volare | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2790 mm |
