1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 676 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Valiant | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |