1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 40 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, 2012 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 205 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Dart | TT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2469 mm |
