1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 33 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, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 60 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
