1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona 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 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 475 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Dart | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
