1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 35 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 325 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Durango (408 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dart | Durango |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
