2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 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 436 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1512 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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 (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Ram | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 38 L |
