1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 17 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, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 64 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
