1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 36 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 696 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Dart | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
