2009 Kia Borrego vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 30 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Borrego | Volare |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
