1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 264. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Volvo 264. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Volvo 264 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 1978 Volvo 264. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Voyager | 264 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
