1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 206 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1971 Rover P5B | |
Make | Plymouth | Rover |
Model | Valiant | P5B |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |