1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 10 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Volare. 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, 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Voyager | Volare |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
