1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1973 Volvo 145 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 138 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 84 kg more than 1973 Volvo 145. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Valiant | 145 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |