1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 40 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 69 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 640 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dino | Viano |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3210 mm |