1954 Plymouth Belvedere vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1963 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Plymouth Belvedere weights approximately 235 kg more than 1963 Plymouth Valiant.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Plymouth Belvedere | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
Model | Belvedere | Valiant |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |