1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 4 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Bristol | Plymouth |
Model | 603 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |