1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 35 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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 113 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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
