1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Valiant | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
