1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 40 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 68 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Because 1972 Chrysler Sedan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Chrysler Sedan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Sedan | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Sedan | Sportage |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2639 mm |