1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara 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 107 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara. 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Solara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
