2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 733 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dakota | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
