1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 326 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Stratos | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Stratos | Valiant |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |