1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 3,521 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 620 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Valiant |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |