1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 41 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 35 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 162 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dart | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
