1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 39 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 741 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, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Sedan | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sedan | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3645 mm |
