1984 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 685 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 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 1979 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Civic | Volare |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |