1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 87 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2003 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3400 mm |
