1978 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 26 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 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, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Valiant | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Valiant | Condor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
