1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 197 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 1983 Toyota Soarer 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. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dart | Soarer |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |