1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1972 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 715 kg more than 1972 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
