1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 5 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 530 kg more than 1967 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Dino | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
