1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2009 Opel Agila
To start off, 2009 Opel Agila is newer by 37 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Plymouth Valiant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Plymouth Valiant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2009 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Plymouth | Opel |
| Model | Valiant | Agila |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |
