1981 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 595 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Honda Accord, 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Accord | Volare |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2870 mm |
