1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 29 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 435 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dart | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
