1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 30 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 894 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dart | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
