1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1968 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Dart and 1968 Oldsmobile 442 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,464 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 305 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1968 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dart | 442 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 7464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
