1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
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) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Dart | 960 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |