1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 43 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 670 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chrysler |
| Model | Valiant | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3078 mm |
