1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 11 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Volvo 260.
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, 1980 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dart | 260 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
