1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 640 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 335 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Dart | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
