1998 Dodge Stealth vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1998 Dodge Stealth is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Stealth is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth 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 Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Stealth | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Stealth | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |
