1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1973 Audi Fox
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Valiant and 1973 Audi Fox were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (201 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Audi Fox. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1973 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 488 kg more than 1973 Audi Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Chrysler 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 1973 Chrysler Valiant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Audi Fox, 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, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Audi Fox. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Audi Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1973 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Chrysler | Audi |
| Model | Valiant | Fox |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
