1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 73 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 505 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dart | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |