1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 25 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 5.8 | Dart |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |