1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1997 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1997 Citroen Xantia is newer by 25 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 50 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 27 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1997 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Dodge | Citroen |
| Model | Dart | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
