2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Charger | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 22 L |
