1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 36 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 55 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster. 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Dino | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 48 L |
