1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1971 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Centura is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Centura. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Centura. 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 (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1971 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Fiat | Chrysler |
| Model | Dino | Centura |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
