1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant

To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 3 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 440 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.

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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle 1972 Plymouth Valiant
Make Alfa Romeo Plymouth
Model Eagle Valiant
Year Released 1975 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 3678 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 122 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 104.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2750 mm


 

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