1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 41 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, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 161 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2775 mm |
