1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 30 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Dart | Omega |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
