2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 35 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 680 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | Vito | Valiant |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2146 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |