1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Valiant and 1971 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Volvo 164. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | Valiant | 164 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4341 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |