1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, both 1968 BMW 2000 and 1968 Dodge Dart were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 417 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2000 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 2000 | Dart |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |