1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 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 @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Fiat Dino 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Fiat Toyota
Model Dino Corona
Year Released 1966 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2417 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 60 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2510 mm


 

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