1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 139 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Valiant | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
