2005 Dodge Durango vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1333 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (319 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Durango | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 38 L |
