1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1968 Fiat Campagnola

To start off, both 1968 Dodge Coronet and 1968 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 150 kg more than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Dodge Coronet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Campagnola.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Dodge Coronet 1968 Fiat Campagnola
Make Dodge Fiat
Model Coronet Campagnola
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5210 cc 1899 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 230 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.3 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 7.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2260 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 38 L