1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 939 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Dart |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
