1976 BMW 633 vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, both 1976 BMW 633 and 1976 Chrysler Valiant were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (362 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 633 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
