1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 34 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 112 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
