1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Dodge | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Dart | Rural |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
