1963 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 225 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:
1963 Plymouth Valiant | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Valiant | 928 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3689 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |