1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 51 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 495 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
