1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai 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 37 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 107 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
