1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 23 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 43 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 189 kg more than 1995 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Valiant | 200 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
