1977 BMW 728 vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 728 | Dart |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |