2007 Hyundai Trajet vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 29 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 228 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Volare is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Trajet | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Trajet | Volare |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
