1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Corvette and 1972 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 301 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1972 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Jimmy. 1972 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
