1972 GMC Suburban vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, both 1972 GMC Suburban and 1972 Plymouth Valiant were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 890 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Because 1972 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1972 GMC Suburban | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | GMC | Plymouth |
Model | Suburban | Valiant |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |