1983 Dodge Daytona vs. 1983 Fiat Regata
To start off, both 1983 Dodge Daytona and 1983 Fiat Regata were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Daytona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Daytona (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Regata. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Daytona weights approximately 351 kg more than 1983 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Dodge Daytona (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Regata. (128 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Daytona | 1983 Fiat Regata | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Daytona | Regata |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 57 L |
