1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 460 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Violet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
