1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | 3-Litre | Dino |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |