1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1988 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1988 Nissan Micra is newer by 16 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 191 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 760 kg more than 1988 Nissan Micra. 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1988 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Micra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
