1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 730 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2789 mm |
