1984 Audi 80 vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1984 Audi 80 is newer by 12 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1984 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 495 kg more than 1984 Audi 80. 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 80. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 80 | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | 80 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
