1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1971 Dodge Dart and 1971 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Dodge Dart (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 705 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Dodge | Steyr |
| Model | Dart | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1510 mm |
