1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 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 136 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 855 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dart | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1850 mm |
