2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 2000 Dodge Dakota is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dakota | 130 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
