1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1966 Fiat Dino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 655 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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | DeVille | Dino |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 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 | 2055 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |
