1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 417 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Dart | 124 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |