1966 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1385 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.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Dino | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3075 mm |
