1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Dart | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
