1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Toyota RAV4 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1995 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| 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 | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
