1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1966 Fiat Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 Fiat Dino. 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Eldorado | Dino |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2560 mm |