but then traction and weight, all wheel drive gets going! and 6 spds keeps it in power band. Apples to oranges. Our Kia Stinger gt jb4 is much quicker than our 10.5 compression 340 dart with cam headers and timing but the Kia is no where near as cool or nostalgic to me. i wouldnt daily the Dart, not nearly as efficient, comfortable or safe as a new car.