1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1976 Chrysler Valiant and 1976 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 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 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Valiant | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
