1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 121 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 2012 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Dino | Golf |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
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 | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |