1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 28 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 50 more horse power than 2000 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dart | 730 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
