1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 250 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Valiant | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |