1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 23 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dino | 190 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |