1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 20 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 85 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 330 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Santana |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
