1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1989 Lancia Delta 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Delta. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 335 kg more than 1989 Lancia Delta. 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Delta. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Dart | Delta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
