1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 39 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 315 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |
