1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 45 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, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 265 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.
Because 1967 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Fiat | Buick |
Model | Dino | Regal |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 68 L |