1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 1972 Chrysler Charger
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Nomad and 1972 Chrysler Charger were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 295 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Charger.
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 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1972 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Nomad | Charger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 5561 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
