1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Fiat Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1966 Fiat Dino.
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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | Dino | P5 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |