1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 940 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dart | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |