1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 100 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 161 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Dart | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |