1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1993 Lexus GS
To start off, 1993 Lexus GS is newer by 25 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, 1993 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus GS weights approximately 343 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus GS. 1993 Lexus GS 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. 1993 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1993 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Dart | GS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
