1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1987 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 21 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 29 more horse power than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 120 kg more than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | Dino | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
