1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 805 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Dart |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
