1974 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1979 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1974 Plymouth Valiant | 1979 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
Model | Valiant | 181 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5901 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |