1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce 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 146 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 335 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dart | Luce |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
