2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ram (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Ram | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 35 L |
