1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 30 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Dino | Prowler |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 46 L |