1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 106 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Cube |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
