1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1972 Chrysler Sedan and 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Sedan.
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 Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Sedan | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Sedan | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
