2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Mobilio | Volare |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
