1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 201 kg more than 1972 Plymouth 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Volare | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
