1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100.
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 Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | 1100 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 L |
