1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 30 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 681 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 308 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Plymouth | TVR |
| Model | Valiant | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
