1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 43 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, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 118 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dart | 123 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
