2003 Dodge Dakota vs. 2003 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Dakota and 2003 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 676 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Dakota | 2003 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Dakota | Panda |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |