1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 64 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
