1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 29 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 2 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 125 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
