1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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 90 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 155 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
