1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2000 Volvo S60 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (137 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S60. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dart | S60 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
