1996 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Fiat Multipla
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Dakota and 1996 Fiat Multipla were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 220 kg more than 1996 Fiat Multipla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Multipla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota 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, 1996 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (144 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 1996 Fiat Multipla | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dakota | Multipla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
