1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 43 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Fiat Dino 2010 Nissan Frontier
Make Fiat Nissan
Model Dino Frontier
Year Released 1967 2010
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 160 HP 257 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1860 mm


 

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