1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 8 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dart | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
