1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 37 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 74 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 296 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Element |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
