1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 79 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 547 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Dart | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
