1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 215 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Valiant | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
