1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1980 Dodge Aspen is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 595 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Aspen | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |