1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 38 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1213 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Dart | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2743 mm |
