1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Dart | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |