1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 187 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Dart | Volare |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
