2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 2006 Dodge Dakota is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1289 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dakota | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 44 L |
