1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 259 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.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Valiant | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
