1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 20 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 21 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Dart | 944 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |