1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 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 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
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 (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
