1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1328 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dart | Defender |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |