1996 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 24 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Tracker | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tracker | Dart |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
