1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Dart and 1972 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. 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 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dart | XJ |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
