1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara 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 68 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 607 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Navara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |
