2008 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant

To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.

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