1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 291 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
Because 1980 Plymouth Volare is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Volare | Altea |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
