1993 BMW 518 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1993 BMW 518 is newer by 21 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, 1993 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 BMW 518.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 518 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |