1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 4 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 555 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Publica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
