1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2003 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 31 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2003 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dart | Palio |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
