1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Dart | P4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
