1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane 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 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 130 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dart | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
