1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 1992 Volkswagen Vento 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 365 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (126 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Vento.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Dart | Vento |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |