1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1977 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1977 Triumph TR7 is newer by 5 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 5 more horse power than 1977 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 265 kg more than 1977 Triumph TR7. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1977 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
Model | Valiant | TR7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |