1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1969 Rover 2000
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Dart and 1969 Rover 2000 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 129 more horse power than 1969 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1969 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Rover 2000. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1969 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Dodge | Rover |
Model | Dart | 2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |