1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Dart | P5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
