1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 9 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 3 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Dart | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
