1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare

To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 8 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 140 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 91 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Plymouth Valiant 1980 Plymouth Volare
Make Plymouth Plymouth
Model Valiant Volare
Year Released 1972 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5562 cc 3687 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 401 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1374 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2760 mm


 

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