1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 24 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 231 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
