1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 227 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dart | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
