1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 23 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 540 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 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Valiant |
Year Released | 1949 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |