1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Dart | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
