1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis 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 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 92 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 395 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Dart | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
