1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 22 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dart | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
