1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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 50 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 216 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
Model | Valiant | Camaro |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |