1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 23 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 335 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dart | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
