1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Valiant and 1973 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 472 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Valiant | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
