1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 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 102 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dart | V70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
