2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 127 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300.
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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B2300 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | B2300 | Volare |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3687 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
