1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 17 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 37 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dart | 300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |