1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 40 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 61 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Because 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2659 mm |
