1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 42 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1070 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dart | Armada |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
