1971 Dodge Dart vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 29 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dart | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
