1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 4 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 560 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
