1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1998 Dodge Dakota is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dakota | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1850 mm |
