1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1972 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1972 Fiat Dino is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1293 kg more than 1972 Fiat Dino.
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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1972 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Daimler | Fiat |
| Model | DE 36 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2560 mm |
