2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 29 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 254 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (367 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti G37 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Infiniti | Plymouth |
| Model | G37 | Volare |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
