1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 34 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 76 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | Dino | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
