1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 25 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 6 kg more than 1972 Plymouth 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Jeep | Plymouth |
| Model | Cherokee | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
