1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 137 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dart | Dino |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
