1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Dodge | Mini |
| Model | Dart | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
