1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis 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 131 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 225 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
