1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 37 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Sedan | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Sedan | Armada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3140 mm |
