1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 505 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.
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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dino | S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3090 mm |
