1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
