1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 15 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 164 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 475 kg more than 1987 Lancia Prisma. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Dart | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
