1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 307 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky will offer significantly more control. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Sparky |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
