1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 191 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
