1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Charger.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | Charger |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
