1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1971 GAZ 24
To start off, 1971 GAZ 24 is newer by 3 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 88 more horse power than 1971 GAZ 24. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1971 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 GAZ 24 weights approximately 113 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 GAZ 24. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 GAZ 24.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1971 GAZ 24 | |
| Make | Dodge | GAZ |
| Model | Dart | 24 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2111 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
