1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 12 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 715 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.
Because 1966 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Dino | Toronado |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3110 mm |