1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 374 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 2012 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Valiant | CC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2708 mm |
