1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 5 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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 (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Vauxhall |
| Model | Valiant | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
