1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dart | Passat |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
