1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, both 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 (131 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 (255 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dodge 3700 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
