1974 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter

To start off, both 1974 Chrysler Valiant and 1974 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 539 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1974 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Chrysler Valiant 1974 Toyota Sprinter
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Valiant Sprinter
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3523 cc 1588 cc
Horse Power 138 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 272 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1404 kg 865 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2340 mm