1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 1953 Fiat 500
To start off, 1966 Ferrari Dino is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 428 kg more than 1953 Fiat 500. 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.
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1966 Ferrari Dino | 1953 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | Dino | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 612 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |