2004 Dodge Ram vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 2004 Dodge Ram is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1788 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Ram | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 37 L |
