1986 Nissan Cedric vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric is newer by 6 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, 1986 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 190 kg more than 1986 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Nissan Cedric | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | Cedric | Volare |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |