1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Volare | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2685 mm |
