1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
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, 1994 Toyota Carina, 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Valiant | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |