1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 22 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 25 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1990 Honda NSX 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. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
