1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 25 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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Dino | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 1307 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
