2000 Lexus GS vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2000 Lexus GS is newer by 21 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 235 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, 2000 Lexus GS (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Lexus | Plymouth |
| Model | GS | Volare |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
