2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 26 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1980 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chrysler | Plymouth |
| Model | 300 | Volare |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |
