2000 Ginetta G34 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2000 Ginetta G34 is newer by 20 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, 2000 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 669 kg more than 2000 Ginetta G34.
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, 2000 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ginetta G34 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ginetta | Plymouth |
| Model | G34 | Volare |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1410 mm |
