1973 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1973 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, both 1973 Cadillac DeVille and 1973 Chrysler Valiant were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 835 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Cadillac DeVille | 1973 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | DeVille | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
