1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Dodge Dart is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Volvo 145.
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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dart | 145 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
