2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 40 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Dart |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
