1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sienna is newer by 34 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 350 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.
Because 1969 Dodge Dart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Dodge Dart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
