1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 930 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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 (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 595 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 44 L |
