2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo, 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Bravo | Volare |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
