1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 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 94 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dart | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
