1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. 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 79 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 797 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Dart | Elite |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
