1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 242 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
