1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dart | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
