2009 BMW 530 vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 41 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, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 57 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Dart |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
