1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 41 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, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 32 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 1972 Plymouth Valiant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Plymouth Valiant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Valiant | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |