1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 20 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 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 860 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Tahoe | Volare |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
