1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
