1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 96 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Valiant | 965 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |