1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart 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 20 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 285 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
