1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 604 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700. 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 700 | Dino |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |