1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 44 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 47 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dart | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
