1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dart | 914 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
