1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 10 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Dodge Dart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Dodge Dart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

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