1980 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1980 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 8 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 300 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Because 1980 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat Campagnola | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Campagnola | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
