1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1970 Dodge Dart is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Dodge Dart | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Dart | Belmont |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3249 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |