1972 Chevrolet DeVille vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. (233 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. (495 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet DeVille | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DeVille | 442 Indy Pace Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
