1948 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1970 Fiat Dino is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,064 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Buick 40 | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | 40 | Dino |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4064 cc | 2416 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |