1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1966 Avanti Avanti
To start off, both 1966 Fiat Dino and 1966 Avanti Avanti were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 60 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 1966 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Fiat | Avanti |
| Model | Dino | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
