1973 Opel Commodore vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1973 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 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, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 Opel Commodore.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Commodore | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Commodore | Valiant |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 104.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |