1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1971 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1971 Dodge Dart and 1971 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Dodge Dart (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 525 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Dodge Dart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Dodge Dart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1971 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dart | 127 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
