1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 270 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Dino | 928 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |