1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 515 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dart | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |