2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 126 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 476 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1887 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Ram | 126 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 1850 mm |
