1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2005 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2005 Toyota RunX is newer by 33 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 176 kg more than 2005 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota RunX, 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2005 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | RunX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1134 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
