1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 27 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 40 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 297 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dart | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
