1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 54 kg more than 2005 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
