1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1398 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Plymouth | Land Rover |
Model | Valiant | Defender |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |