1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 955 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Patrol |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 135 L |