1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 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 191 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 360 kg more than 1960 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Dart | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
