2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 32 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 87 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 106 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Frontier | Valiant |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
