1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 39 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 236 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.
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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Valiant | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2497 mm |
