1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 97 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Plymouth | BMW |
Model | Valiant | 118 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |