1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 30 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 560 kg more than 1966 Fiat Dino.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dino | S |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |