1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Dino | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2080 mm |
