1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Dart |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
