1959 BMW 507 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 507 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 75 L |
