1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 41 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 25 more horse power than 2008 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 105 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 (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Fiat | Lexus |
Model | Dino | IS |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |