1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dart | CL |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
