1989 Dodge Shadow vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Shadow would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Shadow weights approximately 216 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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, 1989 Dodge Shadow (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Shadow will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Shadow | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Shadow | 500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2301 mm |
