1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Valiant | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |