1972 Chevrolet DeVille vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet DeVille would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet DeVille weights approximately 134 kg more than 1995 Lexus SC.
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 DeVille (495 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet DeVille | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | DeVille | SC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
