1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 39 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 681 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dart | Vito |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
