1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 14 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (187 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (319 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | S-10 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
