1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 22 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 8 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 240 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dart | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3040 mm |
