1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1992 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1992 Fiat Panda is newer by 20 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 71 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Panda. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 700 kg more than 1992 Fiat Panda. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1992 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dart | Panda |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2170 mm |
