1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 391 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Sedan | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Sedan | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |
