1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Valiant | Venza |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |