1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Dart and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 45 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dart | 230.4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |