1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, 1992 Renault 19 is newer by 20 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 244 kg more than 1992 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Plymouth Valiant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Plymouth Valiant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Renault 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1992 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Valiant | 19 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
