1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 201 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Dodge | Seat |
Model | Dart | Altea |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |