2004 Holden Rodeo vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2004 Holden Rodeo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Rodeo.
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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Rodeo | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Rodeo | Volare |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2760 mm |
