1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1968 Fiat Dino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 335 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Dino | 1400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |