1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 346 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Caprice | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
