1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, both 1969 BMW 2800 and 1969 Dodge Dart were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 61 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.
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, 1969 Dodge Dart (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 2800 | Dart |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |