1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Dino | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |