1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | Dino | P5 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |