1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | 1100 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
