1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 44 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1212 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
| Model | Dino | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3302 mm |
