1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Dart and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 235 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 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dart | 450 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
