1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2006 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XJ is newer by 39 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 259 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, 2006 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 2006 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Dino | XJ |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 84 L |
