1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 36 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.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Plymouth | Smart |
Model | Valiant | Roadster |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |