1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1967 Fiat Dino and 1967 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Dino | Commodore |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |