1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Sedan. 1977 Chrysler Sedan 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. 1977 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |
