1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 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 172 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 375 kg more than 1978 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
