1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 355 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dart | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
