1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1972 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1972 Dodge Challenger were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Challenger (241 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 172 kg more than 1972 Dodge Challenger.
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 Dodge Challenger (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1972 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Chevelle | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5011 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
