1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 526 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 213 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Sidewinder | Berline |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
