1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1969 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1969 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. 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 Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Coronet | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
