1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor 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 143 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 400 kg more than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dart | Victor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
