1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 43 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 925 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 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Bentley |
| Model | Dart | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |
