1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 640 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dart | Pilot |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2774 mm |