1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 5 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, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Dart has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Dart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Dart | UTE |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
