1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1983 Maserati 420
To start off, 1983 Maserati 420 is newer by 15 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, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 197 kg more than 1983 Maserati 420.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1983 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Dart | 420 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
