2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1959 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1443 kg more than 1959 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1959 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Ram | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
