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You could get a Honda 600 in 1970 for $1200. Again, that's pretty far into the "novelty" category, so I don't count it. I should have qualified what I said-a c
by linksnapzz 3y ago
You could get a Honda 600 in 1970 for $1200. Again, that's pretty far into the "novelty" category, so I don't count it.
I should have qualified what I said-a car the size of a Dodge Dart in 1970 is now twice as expensive.
- danans 3y ago> I should have qualified what I said-a car the size of a Dodge Dart in 1970 is now twice as expensive. I don't understand what information you using to draw that conclusion. A 2023 Nissan Sentra ($20k) dimensions: 183″ L x 72″ W x 57″ H. The 1970 Dart ($21k in today's dollars) dimensions: 196" L x 72" W x 54" H. And a good chunk of that extra length is the huge engine in the Dart and the resulting long hood, so it actually probably had equivalent or less passenger space. The Nissan also has the full raft of safety/convenience features that you said should make it more expensive than the 1970 Dart: ABS, airbags, TPMS, AndroidAuto/Carplay, cruise control, collision detection, auto-braking for pedestrians, driver alertness monitoring, lane departure warning, etc etc etc. Yet it's still cheaper in real dollars than the Dart was.
- linksnapzz 3y agoHm. My memory must be going; I remember the Dart being much larger. And you're right; I'm certain that modern FWD compacts probably do use interior room better.
- danans 3y agoThe Dart certainly looks more hefty than modern cars from a design perspective. And I'll also readily admit that the cars that most people want - big cars - have gotten very pricey, especially since the pandemic.