1978 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 118 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1978 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Valiant | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Valiant | Supra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 277 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |