1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 12 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 92 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 426 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
Model | Valiant | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |